“Hawk Tuah” officially made its way into the MLB on Wednesday night … when during a broadcast of the Braves vs. Cardinals game, an announcer actually said the now-viral phrase live on-air!
It all happened during the second inning of the team’s doubleheader at Busch Stadium … when Atlanta’s announcers were talking about some saliva Alec Burleson had just leaked from his mouth.
Hawk Tuah from the broadcast booth is WILD pic.twitter.com/lK8ZnDIrW9
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The guys noted the St. Louis outfielder didn’t quite clear his shoulder with his spit while at home plate — and they went on to have a spirited convo about it.
“As he was sitting there and went to spit,” one said, “a little humid out, I guess, and mouth getting a little bit dry, didn’t quite clear his arm and just landed right on the shoulder.”
Hawk Tuah – The original interview that started it all pic.twitter.com/QiDfnmXjye
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The other broadcaster — who, like nearly everyone else in America this week, clearly saw Hailey Welch‘s famous NSFW street interview — responded in fitting fashion … yelling out, “HAWK TUAH!!!”
Both dudes then giggled … before they returned to game action.
While it seemed to be the first time the phrase has been uttered on a hot mic during an MLB game … it actually wasn’t the initial instance someone’s been spotted referencing it.
Bryce Harper with the “ Hawk Tuah” pic.twitter.com/Z8JGZTzAlg
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Last week, Bryce Harper appeared to give a little “Hawk Tuah” impression after he laced a double during the Phillies’ tilt with the Diamondbacks.
We’re sure there’s more coming too … as Welch’s 15 minutes of fame certainly don’t appear to be fading anytime soon.